Cost of living in Kuwait compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kuwait is 25% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Kuwait | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (€9) | €17 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.816 (€2.48) | €3.82 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (€1.53) | €1.00 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.065 (€3.23) | €2.94 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (€1.44) | €2.16 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (€3.28) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (€2.21) | €1.91 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (€1.54) | €1.22 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.01 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.629 (€1.91) | €2.00 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.232 (€0.71) | €0.97 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait is 36% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Kuwait | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (€1,893) | €1,200 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (€1,264) | €825 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 33 (€101) | €128 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (€1,034) | €781 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (€947) | €576 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 69 (€211) | €86 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (€28) | €29 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 100 (€304) | €349 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 33 (€100) | €93 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 3.265 (€10) | €7 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 2.000 (€6) | €11 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait is 27% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Kuwait | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 17 (€50) | €77 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (€51) | €29 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (€97) | €84 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (€109) | €86 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait is 11% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Kuwait | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (€18,094) | €26,622 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (€0.33) | €1.71 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (€43) | €31 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait is 36% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Kuwait | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.370 (€4.16) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (€24) | €8 | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 21 (€63) | €63 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 3.500 (€11) | €3.94 | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.287 (€3.91) | €2.47 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.000 (€3.04) | €2.98 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.495 (€1.50) | €1.93 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 2.500 (€8) | €1.92 | + 296% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.049 (€12) | €19 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait is 19% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Kuwait | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 16 (€49) | €32 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (€24) | €16 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 23 (€69) | €50 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (€66) | €47 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (€5.20) | €2.63 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.38 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 124 (€377) | €468 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (€0.12) | €0.17 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (€68) | €49 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (€3.01) | €5.08 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,910 prices entered by 1,141 different people.
Cost of living in Kuwait is 7% more expensive than in Spain
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